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11-19-2014, 03:20 PM
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Location: Green Valley Az
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I average 10 MPG towing a Chevy Spark at 65 MPH with a 31 foot 2013 Sunseeker 2860. Chevy chassis with 6.0 liter gas engine and 6 speed tranny, also all the power I need for climbing hills. Very happy that I went with a Chevrolet.
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2014 Chevy Spark
Days Camped 2013 93.
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11-19-2014, 03:57 PM
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Northern Most Member ?
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Central Alaska 250 miles North of Anchorage
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Hans,
We have a blog in case you want to follow our travels this winter.
Enjoy
Tim
Gone With The Dogs | Alaskans Traveling With Very Large Dogs
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Denali Park Alaska
2013 Solera 24R
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11-19-2014, 07:05 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2014
Posts: 221
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Originally Posted by Toolman Taylor
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Great blog Tim! If you get a chance check out the Carrizo Plain. I think it's a National Monument now but used to be BLM. Painted Rock is there and has excellent Indian rock art. I've boon docked there many times and it's really vast with mountain ranges on the east and west sides.
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2015 Solera 24R
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11-19-2014, 08:39 PM
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Northern Most Member ?
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Central Alaska 250 miles North of Anchorage
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Ecopo,
Thanks for the great tip and compliments. We were wondering about the plains as we drove by yesterday.... Currently camped at Jalama beach. We may head back to the plains next week....keep you posted
Tim
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Denali Park Alaska
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01-31-2015, 07:58 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: SW Ohio
Posts: 230
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Ditto to Mr. Clemens on the DEF tank...on my 2011 24S. I've always wondered how much it (the DEF tank near the RR wheel...) holds? It certainly looks like it holds more than 2-3 gallons and happy you commented on it's size. We just bought the unit last August and got out twice with it. Do not know how much is in it(DEF) at this time and will probably top it off this Spring to start full. I imagine we'll not have to worry about it as much as the smaller tanks in the newer models...HOWEVER...why in tarnation did FR mount it on the OPPOSITE side of the Diesel fill(near the back part of the driver's door in my case...)? We only filled it up with diesel once, last year, and noticed that we would have to pull out after filling the diesel tank, then loop around and find an empty
island facing the opposite way to most of the semi's just to fill the DEF tank. I'm sure that sooner or later I'm going to tangle with one of the semi driver's because of this marvelous engineering feat? I will be using the pump's mostly at the Pilot Flying J truck stops in order to get my GS\RV Plus discount. I don't relish buying DEF in the cartons from my local auto parts store as the mark-up is 3X what I would have to pay at the pump! So...any suggestions here on this one? Comments from Mr. Clemens and\or any fellow Solarians would be appreciated. Thnx...PB
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01-31-2015, 08:19 PM
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Commercial Member
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Bristol, IN
Posts: 18,969
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Don't blame us. That's where mercedes put it.
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01-31-2015, 08:21 PM
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Commercial Member
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Bristol, IN
Posts: 18,969
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Irritated us too. That's where the generator was and we lost a storage compartment. After redesigning for that they moved it to the engine compartment.
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01-31-2015, 08:53 PM
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01-31-2015, 09:08 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: SW Ohio
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bclemens
Irritated us too. That's where the generator was and we lost a storage compartment. After redesigning for that they moved it to the engine compartment.
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Ok...admittedly that's not the meanest thing the crazy Germans have done, by far, but I thought they had more foresight than that? Do you know of any fuel stations that have their DEF pumps on the right side then? Since I can go further then I can plan when to DEF it up with a little less stress down
the pike, I guess...
PS: Ich Bin Ein "DEF'r" ja ja.
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01-31-2015, 11:02 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Orange Park Fl.
Posts: 1,876
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11.99 Walmart.
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02-01-2015, 01:11 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: San Diego
Posts: 1,074
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Box fits nicely in storage compartment.
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02-01-2015, 06:17 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: SW Ohio
Posts: 230
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DEF pumps on the right...
Thanks GJax...didn't even know that Walmart pumps diesel, much less DEF...and all on the accessible sides? WHAT a country!! -PB
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02-01-2015, 06:48 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Orange Park Fl.
Posts: 1,876
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As far as I know Walmart does not pump DEF. They do have the 2.5 gal containers in the box.
I try and buy my diesel at Walmart whenever I can. I have the Walmart card that I use for fuel only and only at the Murphy USA Walmart stations. Their prices are cheaper than any truck stop I have found and if you use the Walmart card you get another 3 cents a gallon off of your statement.
I have an app on my phone that shows all of the Murphy USA stations in the country. So I plan my fuel stops accordingly.
The Gasbuddy app also shows them, but it may not break out the Murphy USA stations.
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02-01-2015, 07:18 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Florida/Thailand/Texas
Posts: 238
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mikegjax
As far as I know Walmart does not pump DEF. They do have the 2.5 gal containers in the box.
I try and buy my diesel at Walmart whenever I can. I have the Walmart card that I use for fuel only and only at the Murphy USA Walmart stations. Their prices are cheaper than any truck stop I have found and if you use the Walmart card you get another 3 cents a gallon off of your statement.
I have an app on my phone that shows all of the Murphy USA stations in the country. So I plan my fuel stops accordingly.
The Gasbuddy app also shows them, but it may not break out the Murphy USA stations.
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Mikegjax: Good Info-Thanks.
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02-01-2015, 07:21 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: SW Ohio
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Thanks again Mike. I think I'll carry the 2.5 gal DEF container too, then, making sure to use it before it's out date. Fortunately I have the 7.5 gal. side tank in my 2011 (at the expense of losing some basement area...) so will not have to worry about it as often.
I also like your Murphy USA station advice. I assume you don't have much of an issue navigating the 25' unit into their stations then? Will get the phone app too...already have the Gasbuddy app which saves a lot with pre-planning. Again, thanks for your patience and help re this! Happy trails to you and let's hope these prices stay down for a long time! -PB
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02-02-2015, 05:01 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Orange Park Fl.
Posts: 1,876
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Have not had any problems navigating through the Murphys stations even with my toad along.
I have found a few where the entrances were pretty steep. Had to use some fancy diagonal approaches to make them work.
I carry my extra DEF in the trunk of my toad. That works out for me.
Happy trails to all and camp safe.
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03-09-2015, 04:06 PM
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Drivestregis
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: North Carolina
Posts: 58
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Mileage dependent on speed and wind
With little to no wind on the Florida Keys Oversees Highway I got 16.5 MPG going between 45 and 60 and stopping and starting. On the Interstate I get 12 MPG at 65-68 MPH and 13.5 to 14+MPG at 60 MPH. 2014 Solera S has less than 5,000 miles. If there is a break-in period that will increase miles per gallon I am not yet there. If there is much wind the MPG decreases slightly. I have not added DEF and I am at 3,700 miles. I would not feel safe driving more than 60 MPH in any wind above 15MPH. I have the standard shocks and the upgraded anti-sway bar.
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03-09-2015, 04:37 PM
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2012 Solera
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Hayden Idaho
Posts: 117
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Sounds about right. I have the same rig and have had some strong side-winds that gave me concerns but managed to stay fairly stable.
Thanks for the info!
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03-09-2015, 05:38 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 1,748
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Drivestregis
With little to no wind on the Florida Keys Oversees Highway I got 16.5 MPG going between 45 and 60 and stopping and starting. On the Interstate I get 12 MPG at 65-68 MPH and 13.5 to 14+MPG at 60 MPH. 2014 Solera S has less than 5,000 miles. If there is a break-in period that will increase miles per gallon I am not yet there. If there is much wind the MPG decreases slightly. I have not added DEF and I am at 3,700 miles. I would not feel safe driving more than 60 MPH in any wind above 15MPH. I have the standard shocks and the upgraded anti-sway bar.
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No real break in period. The mileage your getting is typical of the Solera, and much better than a gasser I might add.
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03-09-2015, 06:58 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 11
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Solera milage
I have a 2013 Solera 24R with 40,000 miles. Have had it for since Sept. 2012. Had 900 miles on it when we got it. Have kept track of milage since then with Road Trip. Have driven from MD to AZ in a head wind and to Alaska & back (12,500) + numerous other places. On highway I try to keep it at 60 61 mph. Have averaged 14.5 mpg. DEF lasts about 3,500 miles.
John
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